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Archaeological Investigation

NYU will undertake a Phase 1B archaeological investigation in consultation with the Landmarks Preservation Commission to determine the presence of archaeological resources that may exist in areas as denoted in the FEIS Figure 7-1A on the superblocks.

Timing: Prior to construcution in archaeologically sensitive areas.

Collaborators: The Landmarks Preservation Commission and the State Historic Preservation Office.

Historic Resource Protection Measures

NYU will consult with the State Historic Preservation Office regarding aspects of the new construction, preparing a Level II HABS documentation of Washington Square Village; a Construction Protection Plan for certain adjacent buildings; and historic plaques and markers in the former Sasaki Garden.

Timing: To be part of the design/construction due diligence process for buildings on the North Block prior to construction.

Collaborators: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.

Mature Tree Protection Plans

To the extent practical, NYU will endeavor to protect mature trees in close proximity to construction. NYU will create Mature Tree Protection Plans for two construction staging areas -- on Mercer Street between Bleecker Street and West 3rd Street, and on LaGuardia Street between Bleecker Street and West 3rd Street.

Timing: To be part of the design/construction due diligence process related to the Mercer and LaGuardia buildings.

Independent Construction Monitor

With the consent of the Department of City Planning, NYU will hire a third-party construction monitor to oversee the implementation and performance of NYU's commitments and project components related to mitigation, monitoring, and the environment.

Timing: Prior to the start of construction, subject to approval by City Planning.

Construction Committee Liaison

NYU will designate a liaison to work with a "construction committee" to be set up by the Manhattan Borough President and/or Community Board. The construction committee liaison will address questions and concerns raised by the committee in a timely fashion.

Timing: Prior to NYU obtaining the first building permit for a new building.

Noise Mitigation

Prior to the start of construction, NYU will provide sound attenuating windows (either new windows or secondary storm windows) and new air conditioners or air conditioner covers for NYU buildings on the superblock site and non-NYU buildings on the periphery of the project site depending on their proximity to the zone of impact.

Updates

10/22/14: The measurement phase of the Silver Towers Window Replacement Project has been scheduled to begin in November. Residents can use this online form to confirm their measurement appointment or grant permission for the measuring team to enter their apartments. Read an FAQ about the ST Window Replacement Project »

9/10/14: In advance of the start of work, we have posted details about the project's scope and timeframe to the NYU Construction Page.

7/14/14: The measurement phase of the Washington Square Village Window Replacement Project has been scheduled to begin this month. Residents can use this online form to confirm their measurement appointment or grant permisison for the measuring team to enter their apartments. Read an FAQ about the WSV Window Replacement Project »

7/1/14: NYU will begin undertaking replacement of all single-paned windows throughout Washington Square Village with new double-paned windows. Additionally, existing air conditioning units will be insulated and sealed, and special sound-attenuating interior covers will be installed in apartments.

A chart explaining which windows will be addressed during noise mitigation.

Timing: The sequence for noise mitigation will be determined in part by the construction phasing (which buildings are constructed first), currently under consideration by the President's Space Priorities Working Group.

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

For each new building project, NYU will prepare a plan and provide diagrams of proposed temporary curb lane and sidewalk closures (an MPT plan), including the duration of closures, the sidewalk protection measures to be installed for pedestrians, and other MPT items.

Traffic Monitoring Plan

Due to the potential for transportation conditions to change over time, NYU will conduct a Traffic Monitoring Program (TMP) to determine the need for and any adjustments to transportation-related mitigation measures.

Traffic Mitigation

NYU will pay the costs of any required traffic mitigation measures (or implement such measures directly) under the direction of DOT, including signal timing changes, widening of the crosswalk at W 4th Street and Washington Square East, and improving the interaction approach at Bleecker and Mercer Streets.

Timing: Mitigtaion implementation depends on the building being considered for construction.

Updated 7/1/13: NYU's MWLBE plan is in the process of being implemented.

Timing: From fall of 2012 and throughout construction.

Reference: NYU established a set of MWLBE participation goals as it received approval of its Core Expansion project during the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure ("ULURP") in July 2012.

Landscape Improvements Compliance Report

NYU will hire an architect, landscape architect, or engineer to inspect new landscape improvements and confirm that NYU has met its obligations according to the Restrictive Declaration. The landscape inspector will issue an annual compliance report, submitting a draft report to the OSOO for comment before it is finalized.

Timing: Compliance reports will be issued annually. The first will be issued no later than June 30th of the year following that year in which the first permanent landscape improvement is completed.

Collaborators: The report's format must be approved by the director of City Planning. The final report will be submitted to the Chair of the City Planning Commission and the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Boiler Stack Locations

NYU will locate the boiler stacks for new buildings on the southern superblock away from neighboring facilities. For the Bleecker Building and the southern portion of the Coles Redevelopment Project, the boiler stacks will be at least 30 feet from any potential rooftop playgrounds and at least 128 feet away from 505 LaGuardia.

Timing: To be part of the design/construction due diligence process for the Coles Redevelopment Project and Bleecker building.

Collaborators: To be developed in consultation with the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Storm Water BMP

NYU will develop and implement one or more plans incorporating best management practices to reduce the rate of peak discharge to the combined sewer system on the superblocks.

Timing: NYU will submit best management plans to the Department of Environmental Protection prior to each building's development phase. Alternately, one consolidated plan may be submitted, providing that the DEP has a BMP for the relevant phase.

Emissions Reduction

NYU will switch the fuel in the central heating plant to natural gas or No. 2 fuel oil, or to an alternative fuel that will result in the same or lower emissions, before the occupation of the Coles Redevelopment Project or Bleecker building.

Timing: Prior to the occupation of the Coles Redevelopment Project or Bleecker building.

Collaborators: Department of City Planning, only in the event that NYU chooses a fuel other than natural gas or No. 2 oil.

Building Energy Consultant

NYU will hire a qualified building energy consultant to report on the energy efficiency measures for each new building, ensuring that the construction and usage plans will result in at least 10% less energy consumption than the standards set forth in either state or city energy codes.

Timing: To be part of the design/construction due diligence process for each building, prior to receipt of a building permit.

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